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Ironmongers' Hall
Wedding Venue
Ironmongers' Hall
Shaftesbury Place
Barbican
London
EC2Y 8AA
England
tel:- +44(0) 20 7776 2304
fax:- +44(0) 20 7600 3519
web address:- www.ironhall.co.uk
e-mail:- clerk@ironhall.co.uk
Ironmongers' Hall :-
Venue type - Sporting Venue
Number of function rooms available for weddings: 4
Function room names and capacities: Banqueting Hall: 136 on round tables, 168 on sprigs 250 for reception
Drawing Room: 50 on round tables, 100 for reception
Luncheon Room: 50 on round tables, 80 for reception
Court Room: 40 on round tables, 80 for reception
Court Yard: 40 for reception or barbecue
Guests rooms available: No
Honeymoon suite available: No
Garden suitable for marquees: No
Local accommodation: London City Apex Hotel
Crowne Plaza Shoreditch
The Hoxton Urban Lodge
The Andaz Hotel
Choice of wedding breakfast menus yes
Alcohol License yes
Toastmaster Available Yes
Dedicated wedding planner available Yes
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies Yes
Dance Floor Yes
Evening Reception Facilities Yes
Entertainment is available: Disco or Band can be booked
Wedding services provided: Flowers
Cakes
Entertainment
Gardens or outside locations suitable for wedding photography: There are two small gardens in the proximity of the hall.
Suitable locations inside the venue for wedding photography: Staircase
Courtyard
Banqueting Hall Balcony
Court Room
Entrance
Local picturesque areas suitable for wedding photography: St Paul' Cathedral
The Barbican
Smithfields Market
Venue special features: A beautiful interior that could double as the set for Harry Potter.
Stunning staircase
Beautiful wood panelling
The Drawing Room covered by a William Morris tapestry instead of wallpaper
Stained glass windows
Venue History: Ironmongers' Hall is home to the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers. The earliest records suggest that the Ironmongers, then known as Ferroners, were an effective body in 1300, when they took action against the smiths of the Wealds of Kent and Sussex over the quality of iron supplied for the wheels of carts in the City of London. By 1328 they were regarded as a firmly established brotherhood, joining in the elections of the City officials and choosing four of their members to treat with the Mayor and Sheriffs.The Ironmongers' received a grant of arms in 1455, describing them as the "Honourable Crafte and Fellasship of Fraunchised Men of Iromongers", and a charter of incorporation from Edward IV in 1463, which was reconfirmed in 1558, 1560, 1604 and 1687 by various monarchs.
The current and fourth Ironmongers' Hall was constructed in 1925. The Tudor style of the new Hall was decided upon, not only because it seemed appropriate for the housing of an ancient guild, but also because it recalled the Golden Age of Craftsmanship. The Hall had a remarkable escape in December 1940, when a German air raid set fire to all the adjacent buildings, which were destroyed. The heat melted lead pipes and glass in the windows. One further threat to the Hall was survived in 1966, when it was nearly subject to a compulsory purchase order by the City Corporation to make way for the new Museum of London.
Other information: Featured on film, DVD's (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!!) and television, Ironmongers' Hall offers a comprehensive facility in which to hold differing events, from filming to road-show presentations; from formal dinners to lunch presentations; and from receptions to weddings (be they Civil Ceremonies or Civil Partnerships).
Wedding Trivia:
In Korea, brides don bright hues of red and yellow to take their vows.
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